Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Successor is Pentax K-5
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX580 was released 8 months before the K-7 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX580 matches up vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K-7
FX580 | K-7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FX580
K-7 | FX580 | |||
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Revealed | October 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-7
FX580 | K-7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 versus the K-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and K-7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-7 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $599 |